Vietnamese President To Lam turned rail enthusiast this week as he zipped from Beijing to Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region aboard China's iconic Fuxing bullet train 🚅. This marks his second high-speed rail journey during his China visit, after touring Xiongan New Area's futuristic infrastructure earlier this week.
"The railway diplomacy speaks volumes," said ASEAN analyst Li Wei. "Choosing rail travel showcases Vietnam's interest in China's tech advancements while strengthening cross-border connectivity."
Guangxi – China's only region bordering Vietnam by both land and sea – is rolling out the red carpet as a hub for ASEAN collaboration 🌐. With 2026 seeing record trade flows, Lam's visit could accelerate joint projects in smart cities and green energy.
Fun fact: The Beijing-Guangxi route covers 2,500+ km faster than you can binge a K-drama season ⏱️🍿. Talk about #TravelGoals!
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Vietnamese top leader travels to south China's Guangxi for visit
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